The DBA is pleased to offer two new online videos in Keusal Learning's "Breaking into Banking" series. Breaking into Banking 101: Fundamentals of Commercial Banking; and, Breaking into Banking 201: Analyzing Repayment Sources. Breaking into Banking 101 contains 10 learning modules, over 5 hours in total content. Breaking into Banking 201's nine modules covers topics including how to analyze income statements, balance sheets, collateral, and risk rating. Breaking Into Banking - Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate features five modules of self-paced videos with a total of over 96 minutes of instruction.
Each module includes a video lesson and a multiple-choice self-check. Many of the lessons include exercises for learners to work through that are related to a sample company outlined in the course’s Reference Guide (pdf). This course is appropriate for credit analysts, lenders, portfolio managers, and others who need skills in financial statement analysis and writing credit documents.
Tuition (All Prices Annually)
Breaking into Banking 101
Single: $697
Up to 50 Users: $3,397
Breaking into Banking 201
Single: $497
Up to 50 Users: $ 2,297
Breaking into Banking Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate
Single: $297
Up to 50 Users: $ 1,397
Bundle All Three and Save! Up to 50 Users: $5,997
Course Description: Commercial banking can be intimidating because of its complexity and the risk-oriented nature of the work. This course is a clear and thorough introduction to the key concepts, terminology, and processes involved in credit and lending. It doesn’t assume much prior knowledge of the topic, so it’s ideal for those in their first year in the industry. Learners will walk away with a clear understanding of their job and how their specific role fits into the bank’s overall profitability goals.
Target audience: New credit analysts, lenders, and underwriters, as well as bankers who don’t do credit analysis but need a working knowledge of the process. This may include statement spreaders, loan processors and closers, treasury management associates, administrative support for credit or lending officers, branch managers, and interns.
Duration: In-person workshop: Typically 1 day; includes 6 hours of facilitation plus breaks Online videos: Ten 30-minute modules, total of five hours of instruction plus self-checks.
Course Description: This 9-module online course is a “sequel” to the 101 course and is best taken after completion of that course, though it is not a prerequisite. The 201 course dives deeper into topics covered in modules 4, 6, and 8 of the 101 course: analyzing a borrower’s balance sheet, income statement, collateral, and risk ratings.
Target audience: This course is most appropriate for credit analysts, lenders, portfolio managers, and others who need skills in financial statement analysis and writing credit documents.
Duration: In-person workshop: Typically 4 hours of facilitation plus breaks Online videos: Nine 20-minute modules, total of three hours of instruction, plus exercises and self-checks.
Course Description: This 5-module online course introduces the learner to the basics of commercial real estate lending. Topics include types of commercial properties, repayment sources for each, the three methods of appraising commercial properties, environmental considerations, and site assessments. The course assumes little prior knowledge and includes multiple-choice self-checks after each module for reinforcement, and a personalized Completion Certificate.
Target audience: This course is most appropriate for credit analysts, lenders, portfolio managers, and others who have at least a basic understanding of C&I lending and now want to be better prepared to work on transactions secured by commercial real estate. Prior completion of Breaking into Banking 101: Fundamentals of Commercial Banking and Breaking into Banking 201: Analyzing Repayment Sources is recommended, but not required as prerequisites for this course.
Duration: Online self-paced videos: Five modules, total of 96 minutes of instruction, plus self-checks
